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News, analysis and commentary from someone who has covered the Washington Nationals since Day 1Tue, 03 Mar 2015 23:39:40 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: NatsJack in Floridahttp://natsinsider.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option/comment-page-1/#comment-177639
Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:45:05 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177639peric was over on Nationals Prospects saying Span is a Nyjer Morgan with good character. Man, he sure is good for a laugh.
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Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:41:06 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177637Centerville 62….there is a third "must" for Rizzo and that is impeccable clubhouse demeanor.
]]>By: Centerville 62http://natsinsider.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option/comment-page-1/#comment-177529
Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:14 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177529There are two things that Rizzo looks for in players. Pitchers must throw heat. Position players must be good defenders. ALR comes back. Morse is gone.
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:31:45 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177509So much for Boswell's "we're just gonna stand pat" article.
]]>By: Joe Seamheadhttp://natsinsider.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option/comment-page-1/#comment-177501
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:57:48 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177501 My gut feeling is that though Span's LH bat is important, and his defense is important, but Morse weakens the IF and Span's bat is not a replacement for ALR"s bat. I also feel that with Span in CF, Werth moves to LF,where he will be better then Morse, and Harper goes to right, where he maybe won't initially get as good of a read as Werth did, but he learns fast.I have been a big Morse fan from very early on, but he is not on the same level as Adam LaRoche at first base. If the Nats go into 2013 with Michael Morse as their first baseman,I doubt seriously that they will repeat as NL East champions. I think this trade today means that ALR will be back, Morse will get packaged in a trade for a starting pitcher.
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:25:27 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177469My point is that though Span's LH bat is important, and his defense is important, but Morse weakens the IF and Span's bat is not a replacement for ALR"s bat. I also feel that with Span in CF, Werth moves to LF,where he will be better then Morse, and Harper goes to right, where he maybe won't initially get as good of a read as Werth did, but he learns fast.
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:11:50 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177453looks like Mark is going to have to come out with a new article about the newest national hopefully sooner rather then later.
]]>By: JDhttp://natsinsider.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option/comment-page-1/#comment-177452
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:11:15 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177452 Ghost, Agreed on Meyer; he is still a project and is likely at least 2 years away with absolutely no certainty that he has the repertoire to be a starter. What this means is as I've said here before; Morse won't play the outfield for us next year and that is a good thing. ALR at 1st for 2 year is optimal with Morse in a trade to the AL for some pitching help.
]]>By: JDhttp://natsinsider.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option/comment-page-1/#comment-177444
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:06:36 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177444 Here is the good news: Span is signed through 2014 . His salary for 2013 is $4.75 mil and in 2014 it's $6.5 mil. There is also a club option for 2015 for $9 mil. Compare that to what Bourne is looking for in the open market and you see that Rizzo did really well here.
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:02:38 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177439Didn't see that one coming (Span trade). I'm no armchair GM, but I kinda like it.
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:58:46 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177434liking the trade by rizzo, once again showing us his brilliance. in case anyone is curious here is the new national slash for a 162 game season AB:647Runs:99 Hits:184 2B:29 3B10 HR:6 RBI:63 SB:25 CS:8 BB:70 SO:88 BA:.284 OBP:.357 SLG:.389 OPS:.746notice only 88ks a year a lot less then bourn + 2 years younger, well done rizzo i commend you yet again
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:58:31 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177432(The LannEn story, that is.)
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:58:06 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177431Oops, didn't notice that Kieran's grandad already had it. :-)
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:57:58 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177430Waddu you are correct. Span for Storen was talked about. Span had concussions he seemed to be okay at the end of last year.
]]>By: natsfan1ahttp://natsinsider.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option/comment-page-1/#comment-177429
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:57:27 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177429Riggleman accidentally spelled it that way on a lineup card when he was facing the Phillies, who had owned John to that point. He went on to beat them that day. The rest is history. :-)I have similar sentiments to NatsLady and Michele on this.3on2out said… BTW, will some one please refresh my memory? What is the deal with spelling it "LannEn"? November 29, 2012 3:23 PM
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:49:22 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177423Isnt span the guy mentioned as a possible trade for drew last year? Had concussion probs or simething?
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:44:58 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177419Good trade. Rizzo wasn't describing Bourn, he already knew he had Span. Good ole Riz!My observations on Meyer was a top closer unless he can perfect his secondary pitches he's a fastball guy.
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:44:49 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177418NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!Do NOT do that to this guy again! It was the right call last year to make Det the #5, kudos to Rizzo. But it's not right to do to Lannan 2 years in a row.Keep him or cut him loose. His dedication and loyalty deserve a real shot at the bigs.
]]>By: natscan reduxithttp://natsinsider.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option/comment-page-1/#comment-177417
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:43:37 +0000http://natsinsider.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/lannan-has-another-option#comment-177417… okay, I know Adam is a free agent and will control his own future, whereas Mike is not an FA until 2014. But that aside, I'd rather sign Adam to three years and trade Mike for whatever we can get for him.Go Nats!!
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